Hey Whale Campers! Some springy days are getting us excited about the summer! One of our favourite things about Grand Manan is the abundance of seals – you practically can't go anywhere without spotting one of these sleek marine mammals. Seriously, whether we're zipping around on the Zodiac whale watch, paddling in kayaks, or even just chilling by the shore, seals are a common and super exciting...

The Bay of Fundy, nestled between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, is renowned for its EXTREME tidal range, creating extensive intertidal zones teeming with diverse marine life. Among the fascinating inhabitants of these zones are various species of seaweed or marine algae, each playing a vital role in the ecosystem. Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) Dominating the intertidal landscape, rockweed...

Have you ever seen the “Little Brother of the North?” The “Clown of the sea?”  Also known as the Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica), these majestic, little seabirds are one of the rare sights that the Bay of Fundy has to offer! This particular species of Puffin is one of 3 puffin species, all belonging to the Auk family within the Charadriiformes order. The Atlantic puffin can be found in the...

A Journey of Thousands of Miles - Whale Migration Do you have a favourite humpback whale from Whale Camp or somewhere else? Do you ever wonder where they are right now?  Every fall, thousands of humpback whales embark on an epic migration to their winter breeding grounds in the warmer waters of the Caribbean after having spent the summer feasting on plankton in the rich waters of the Gulf of...

Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) are the second largest species of whale. They have been known to grow to up to 85 feet long!!! They are also commonly known as finners, finbacks, and common rorquals; however, their extraordinary speed has earned them their most fitting nickname,  "greyhounds of the sea." These speedsters are able to reach speeds of up to 40 km/h (approximately 25 mph) while...

Humpback whales are one of the most common whales we see while out whale watching in the Bay of Fundy. They are characterised by their long, white pectoral fins, the hump in front of their dorsal fin, and their unique fluke markings. Did you know that humpback whales can weight up to 45 tonnes?! That's about 5 times the weight of a Tyrannosaurus Rex! We know... it's whaley impressive. At Whale...

Whale Camp started out as a school field trip - can you believe it? Teachers Dennis and Orma Bowen started Whale Camp in 1984, bringing their students from Woodlynde School in Pennsylvania, USA up to Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick, Canada. They explored the natural beauty of the island and surrounding Bay of Fundy and set to work on turning it into a hands-on, outdoor classroom! From there,...

A series on our mission and actions in the face of racism and injustice Save the Humans Thirty-six years ago, Dennis and Orma Bowen started Whale Camp with a mission to Save The Humans. Over the years, countless staff and campers have wondered about our camp slogan: “What do you mean ‘Save the Humans’? Aren’t we supposed to ‘Save the Whales’?” Denny always encouraged thinking about it before...